...A PAYNE FAMILY OF SIX!!!!
Our daughter is
now in Lisa's custody!
Headed back to Kiev on the night train in order to be
at the consulate office in the morning. If all goes
well we will be home SOON!
About Our Family
- ...
- El Paso, Texas, United States
- We are James, Lisa, Patrick, Christian, Carson, and Ella Payne a military family serving our country via service in the U.S. Army. Jim and I have been married for 18 years and have 3 wonderful home grown sons -Patrick, Christian and Carson. We recently adopted our beautiful daughter Ella Grace Ana from Donets'k, Ukraine in September. Jim and I began our Army life together at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas and every assignment thus far has extended unique opportunities and challenges for our family to grow and learn; to become a stronger, committed, and a prepared Army family. Having recently lived abroad for six amazing years, we cannot express how thankful we are for the opportunity to have represented our great country and to discover the cultures and customs of other countries; to become close to the people and learn from them; to open our hearts and minds to the unfamiliar languages and way of life in other countries. Having now moved back to the United States, we are looking forward to discovering what new adventures await our family. Rest assured, wherever the Army sends us we will continue to serve you and our country proudly. Army life, we wouldn’t trade it!
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This is our "spot" we began at the beginning of our journey in May 2007, to adopt a child from Ukraine. In August 2008, we traveled to Ukraine to bring our daughter/sister Ella Grace Ana home; and on September 12, 2008 we did just that.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
While our journey to bring her home is complete, our journey together is just beginning. We will continue to keep our spot here, posting as frequently as we can; and keeping you updated on our next journey in life...maybe a second adoption is in our future.
Please join us by following us by clicking on the "Follow" link to the left and posting your notes at the bottom of any post we have made.
15 comments:
Yes!!!! I am so excited for you guys. When can you come home??
Everything seems to be going well SLAVA BOGU! Praying for a smooth paperwork process and journey home!
Wonderful news!
Glad to hear it.
Very happy for all of you.
Love,
The Patterson family
Great news!!
yay!!!!! :)
OMG! I am so excited for your family! I would assume this will be the first time on a plane for Ella-it could be very interesting. Can't wait for the family photos!
Congratulations! That's great news. It's been wonderful to follow you on your journey! Best to you, Heather
Yeahhhh!!!! Mama and daughter on their way home!!! Wonderful news. Besos muchos, Tamara White and family
That's wonderful!! I wish you the safest in travels.
Yeah!!! How many more days til you are back in Texas??? Dad is wondering if you are coming to TN you better call him first chance you get...tell us how your first 24 hours with just you and Ella are going...Love Sissy
Yay!! I am sure your hearts now feel whole! How exciting.
I just can't imagine what must be going thur Ella's little mind. Is she coping well. I hope the universal language is in effect. LOVE bridges all. Give her lots of hugs and kisses and show her the security she needs. I hope the rest of the process goes without a hitch and you both will be on your way home very soon. Have your feet touched the ground since you left with her at your side. Take care and good luck tomorrow. Love Sue
YIPPEE! Keeping her and Ella in our thoughts for a fast and safe return home! ;)
Yahoo!!!! So happy for you guys :-)
Congrats!
Isn't this a wonderful feeling?
You're almost home!
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